With our newest family member
WOODY!
Rare Exotic Camphor Burl Wood Body.
If your looking for a wood body for your Denon 103 or 103R you can find (what we consider way over priced wood bodies) However, if you want something more. Then look no further.
We have the only convertible wood bodies out there.
What do we mean by convertible? Our burl wood bodies can be used in two ways !
Open body like all you see on Ebay.
(Although we dont recommend an open body design, our sources in Japan wont either.)
Here's a few drawbacks to this design. if the wood body is a press fit design, You simply insert your very expensive cartridge inside the body and mount it. Bodies we've seen can allow the cartridge to simply fall our of the body.
The cartridge is exposed to the elements and vibrations which simply muddies this wonderful cartridge. (But if you like it, here you go...)
Wood needs to expand and contract with different climates.
Resonance control is lost due to how a wood body is made(Simply put there is none).
After talking with Denon of Japan, we came up with a better solution to a number of problems.
The cartridge is installed in the body and only the stylus is exposed....Like the OEM body.
Then WE went one step further and installed our resonance control pad, again recommended by Denon to control resonance.
Held in place by very thin double faced tape. We don't recommend gluing your cartridge in place. There are slight imperfections to the inside of the body. Which is a given to any wood body.
Makes no difference in the quality or sound. We tested many different exotic woods and there is a difference. Wood resonates at different frequencies some wood responds better than others.
We wanted wood that complimented the Denon 103 and 103R.
We believe, We found what we were listening for. Utilizing the most sophisticated test equipment there is.....Our Ears!
Alien Tweak Audio (Woody)
1 Our Woody is hand crafted.
2 Made with rare imported Camphor Burl from Laos. We don't sell different wood bodies for Denon 103 or 103R. We wanted just one, that was functional and beautiful.
3 Oiled and polished to bring out the true beauty of the burl.
4. Brass resonance control pad tapped with 2.5mm holes.. Brass screws included. Nothing works like brass! Don't be fooled by others selling a thin piece of wood stock. Dare to compare.
5. Comes in a beautiful wood display case.
6. Cartridge, body and pad weight in at 13grams. Make sure your tonearm will accommodate the extra weight.
7. Our Woody adds a warm flavor to the 103 or 103R Our resonance pad is made just for Alien Tweak Audio (Woody) Brings out the best in our Woody
8. Made in the U.S.A.
Alien Tweak Audio. Backs all it's products with outstanding customer service. (Before or after you purchase our products) You have questions. we have answers
Please note: These pictures were taken with our donor 103.
Denon of Japan does not recommend any modifications to their products.
